The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of 33‑year‑old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22 after leaving his Kokomlemle residence. According to the Public Affairs Directorate, investigations revealed that the victim was lured to the residence of suspect Philip Dzifa...
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has acknowledged that the team is facing “a couple of challenges” ahead of Tuesday’s AFCON qualifier against The Gambia but insists the national team itself is not the problem. Speaking ahead of the match on Monday, September 28, 2026, Queiroz said the technical team was focused on addressing the...
The Black Starlets recorded an impressive 2-0 victory over Morocco’s U17 side in the first of two international friendly matches played at the King Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The two sides produced an entertaining opening spell, with both teams showing attacking intent. Ghana eventually broke the deadlock on the 24th minute when Hope...
The Bank of Ghana has issued a formal clarification regarding its representation on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), following recent public discussions about the role of its officials on the statutory body. In a statement released by the Communications Department, the Bank confirmed that Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama ceased to serve as a member of...
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has clarified the payroll validation process for promotions and upgrades of teachers, following recent complaints by teacher unions over delays in placing promoted teachers on their appropriate salary scales. In a press release dated September 27, 2026, the CAGD said it had taken note of statements from the Ghana...
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has distanced itself from a reported partnership between the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) and Prospectus Ghana Limited, aimed at marketing and selling products across some 200 schools nationwide. In a statement issued to prevent misapprehension and protect parents and students from unapproved financial commitments, Management clarified...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns over the producer price announced by the NDC Government for the 2026/27 cocoa season, describing the GH¢2,650 per 64kg bag price as not only inadequate but unlawful. In a press statement dated September 27, 2026, and issued by its Policy Secretariat, the party said the price, announced...
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a statement clarifying the legal basis for delinquency charges imposed on drivers who fail to renew their licences before expiry, following concerns raised by clients over charges levied at its service centres. The Authority explained that the responsibility for keeping a driver’s licence active rests with...
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64kg bag of cocoa for the 2026/2027 crop season, effective Friday, September 25, 2026. According to the Board, the new price translates to GH¢42,400 per tonne and represents 71.18 percent of the Realized Gross Free-on-Board (FOB) price for the season. The...
A clarification has been issued to dispel what has been described as a wrong impression making rounds that the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, “resigned” from the governing Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), suggesting a rift between the two institutions or some form of irregularity at GoldBod. According...